Losing Isaiah

Losing Isaiah (1995) is a drama film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal rated 6.5/10.

Khaila Richards, a crack-addicted single mother, accidentally leaves her baby in a dumpster while high and returns the next day in a panic to find he is missing. In reality, the baby has been adopted by a warm-hearted social worker, Margaret Lewin, and her husband, Charles. Years later, Khaila has gone through rehab and holds a steady job. After learning that her child is still alive, she challenges Margaret for the custody.

Cast

Jessica Lange

Margaret Lewin

Halle Berry

Khaila Richards

David Strathairn

Charles Lewin

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Eddie Hughes

Daisy Eagan

Hannah Lewin

Marc John Jefferies

Isaiah

Samuel L. Jackson

Kadar Lewis

Joie Lee

Marie

Regina Taylor

Gussie

LaTanya Richardson Jackson

Caroline Jones

Jacqueline Brookes

Judge Silbowitz

Donovon Ian H. McKnight

Amir